striker Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Going just by the feeds, Long seems very quiet. Is this true or just the way the feeds work? Same thing from last match too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So what about Cedric then? He seems ok. Fonte is pushing 32 though and Cedric is what? 24? maybe Jose needs a bit of extra care at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Yay The Mighty Schlong scores 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Going just by the feeds, Long seems very quiet. Is this true or just the way the feeds work? Same thing from last match too. Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 58s GOAL: #SaintsFC 1-0 @AthleticClub (@ShaneLong7 43) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 58s GOAL: #SaintsFC 1-0 @AthleticClub (@ShaneLong7 43) I knew as soon as a wrote that he would do something and make me sound dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 I'm watching Tadic play through the middle... Terrible. Waste of his talent. Redmond looks great. So lacking in the final 3rd. Long finished nicely. No sodding width on the left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Yay The Mighty Schlong scores 1-0 He won't have many easier than that this season. Once it was a foot race between him and the defender there was only one winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Can Redmond play the #10 instead of Tadic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/14667372.Southampton_v_Athletic_Bilbao___match_updates/?ref=mr&lp=1 The Echo doing live updates - attendance just under 18k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 I knew as soon as a wrote that he would do something and make me sound dumb. Can you keep doing that throughout the season please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 At the game. Not as much intensity from Saints as the Espanyol game. Redmond quieter in this game too although had a good effort that hit the wood work. Nice composed finish by Long for the goal. Looks like Fonte could be coming on at half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 P.s. Yoshida having a good game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Agree, although obviously hope he is great as no 10! Tadic seems to enjoy being 1-on-1 with a defender, turning them inside out and beating them. You have chance to do that as a winger but not so much centrally. See now this I disagree with. Tadic is very good at beating a defender (unbalancing them) in a one versus one but doesn't get past a player which is what you want wingers to. Tadic should be fine as a 10, only difference you'll see now is perhaps more shooting or inside channel through balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Can Redmond play the #10 instead of Tadic? This is what some senior staff at England think his best role is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 I keep forgetting just how class Steven Davis actually is. That pass to Shane Long I reckon he's our best passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Tadic is doing fine. Our midfield looks a lot more fluid in this formation. Forster has had nothing to do. Nice to see Cedric galloping up and down the right, once Bertrand is back we'll look more balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Fonte starts 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 At the game. Not as much intensity from Saints as the Espanyol game. Redmond quieter in this game too although had a good effort that hit the wood work. Nice composed finish by Long for the goal. Looks like Fonte could be coming on at half time Better if he came on after HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 See now this I disagree with. Tadic is very good at beating a defender (unbalancing them) in a one versus one but doesn't get past a player which is what you want wingers to. Tadic should be fine as a 10, only difference you'll see now is perhaps more shooting or inside channel through balls. Maybe he doesn't "beat them" in terms of pace, but he usually finds enough space to put a decent cross in, I am often surprised how often he manages it - this is more what I meant, if he gets a ball into the box, surely he has done what he needs to, even if he hasn't raced clear of the defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 August, 2016 Author Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Who was the deeper lying midfielder in the 1st half? Romeu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit73 Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 First time on St Mary's, made an effort from Down Under to see Saints play... Nice weather... At this stage, I wouldn't comment too much about the style of play, but I've seen better... Sent from my ONE A2005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteCampbell Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 am from somebodies phone in the Northam!! https://www.facebook.com/theMUSHbible/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100% Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 The reporter on Sky Sports said we played well in the first half, especially considering they finished higher in an arguably better league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 (edited) Fonte, Pied, Clasie and Ward-Prowse on at the beginning of the second half. [Replacing Yoshida, Cedric, Romeu and Tadic.] Edited 7 August, 2016 by Hamilton Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Pakistan 150-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 (edited) Austin and Rodriguez on at 66 minutes. [Replacing Redmond and Long.] Edited 7 August, 2016 by Hamilton Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 (edited) Reed and McQueen on at 74 mins. [Replacing Davis and Targett.] Edited 7 August, 2016 by Hamilton Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Surely even as a full member you've reached your quota of 'Redmond's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Good signing that Redmond. Coming on for himself like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Pakistan 150-8. Now 152-9.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Now 152-9.... Yep. Done well to bring this back after being 100 behind in the 1st innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Stephen replaces van Dijk at 85 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 FT: Saints win it 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Fonte is pushing 32 though and Cedric is what? 24? maybe Jose needs a bit of extra care at his age. Or they both play 45 mins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So no losses in pre-season and what? 2 goals conceded and 10 goals scored in five games. Can't read to much into pre-season but that has to be good for the teams confidence going into our first league match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Or they both play 45 mins... yeah that to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimatt Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So no losses in pre-season and what? 2 goals conceded and 10 goals scored in five games. Can't read to much into pre-season but that has to be good for the teams confidence going into our first league match. Decent for a new manager with a new style of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Decent for a new manager with a new style of play. didnt we draw against Espanyol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimatt Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 didnt we draw against Espanyol? I'm forgetful at 2am but had the quick edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 I'm forgetful at 2am but had the quick edit fair points made. difficult to get excited about pre season results. but looks good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So my thoughts again are a bit concerned that this diamond isn't suiting anyone but Tadic. Long relied on a quick pass he only got one and scored. Not sure but players don't look happy no smiles at all although all celebrated goal. Could be just me reading too much into it. Sjojberg and Romeu were good and the Juanmi replacement Redmond looks lively and creative. I don't see the point in Charlie Austin getting the ball deep wide on half way line it's just a waste. Bilbao technically good but I could have played in goal and Fraser didn't make a save. Pied is Paul Telfer mk2 and is ok and did a job. We have too many of same style and standard JWP,Reed, Clasie and Davis although the latter ahead of them but none of the other three do enough for a top 10 team for me. We look solid but are 2 quality players away yet. Ditch this diamond and play 4 4 fcking 2 :-) Tadic and Redmond wide Long and Austin up front Sjobjerg and Romeu central Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So my thoughts again are a bit concerned that this diamond isn't suiting anyone but Tadic. Long relied on a quick pass he only got one and scored. Not sure but players don't look happy no smiles at all although all celebrated goal. Could be just me reading too much into it. Sjojberg and Romeu were good and the Juanmi replacement Redmond looks lively and creative. I don't see the point in Charlie Austin getting the ball deep wide on half way line it's just a waste. Bilbao technically good but I could have played in goal and Fraser didn't make a save. Pied is Paul Telfer mk2 and is ok and did a job. We have too many of same style and standard JWP,Reed, Clasie and Davis although the latter ahead of them but none of the other three do enough for a top 10 team for me. We look solid but are 2 quality players away yet. Ditch this diamond and play 4 4 fcking 2 :-) Tadic and Redmond wide Long and Austin up front Sjobjerg and Romeu central Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Exactly what my pal and I said walking out of the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Can't read anything into it. All teams are at different stages of fitness and we've played some poor teams anyway. Really don't care about the results yet. We know we have enough to beat watford but we'll need to create a bit more err yeah I said that. Still better than losing all our pre-season games conceding 10 and scoring 2..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So my thoughts again are a bit concerned that this diamond isn't suiting anyone but Tadic. Long relied on a quick pass he only got one and scored. Not sure but players don't look happy no smiles at all although all celebrated goal. Could be just me reading too much into it. Sjojberg and Romeu were good and the Juanmi replacement Redmond looks lively and creative. I don't see the point in Charlie Austin getting the ball deep wide on half way line it's just a waste. Bilbao technically good but I could have played in goal and Fraser didn't make a save. Pied is Paul Telfer mk2 and is ok and did a job. We have too many of same style and standard JWP,Reed, Clasie and Davis although the latter ahead of them but none of the other three do enough for a top 10 team for me. We look solid but are 2 quality players away yet. Ditch this diamond and play 4 4 fcking 2 :-) Tadic and Redmond wide Long and Austin up front Sjobjerg and Romeu central Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Didnt we play 4-2-3-1 last season? wouldnt that suit the players more? Something like, Forster Cedric - Fonte - Van Dijk- Bertrand Hjobjerg - Romeu Redmond - Davis - Tadic Long Hjobjerg and Romeu the new Wanyama/Schneiderlin. On another thought, what about Clasie this season? Clearly a Koeman buy and with Davis, JWP and Reed who play pretty similair to him, do you see a future for him at the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Didnt we play 4-2-3-1 last season? wouldnt that suit the players more? Something like, Forster Cedric - Fonte - Van Dijk- Bertrand Hjobjerg - Romeu Redmond - Davis - Tadic Long Hjobjerg and Romeu the new Wanyama/Schneiderlin. On another thought, what about Clasie this season? Clearly a Koeman buy and with Davis, JWP and Reed who play pretty similair to him, do you see a future for him at the club? I think we played several formations last season one of Koeman's strength was that he was happy to change the game plan to get a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 So my thoughts again are a bit concerned that this diamond isn't suiting anyone but Tadic. Long relied on a quick pass he only got one and scored. Not sure but players don't look happy no smiles at all although all celebrated goal. Could be just me reading too much into it. Sjojberg and Romeu were good and the Juanmi replacement Redmond looks lively and creative. I don't see the point in Charlie Austin getting the ball deep wide on half way line it's just a waste. Bilbao technically good but I could have played in goal and Fraser didn't make a save. Pied is Paul Telfer mk2 and is ok and did a job. We have too many of same style and standard JWP,Reed, Clasie and Davis although the latter ahead of them but none of the other three do enough for a top 10 team for me. We look solid but are 2 quality players away yet. Ditch this diamond and play 4 4 fcking 2 :-) Tadic and Redmond wide Long and Austin up front Sjobjerg and Romeu central Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk couldnt agree more, absolutely toothless in attack, not sure if it's the personnel or the system though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 Didnt we play 4-2-3-1 last season? wouldnt that suit the players more? Something like, Forster Cedric - Fonte - Van Dijk- Bertrand Hjobjerg - Romeu Redmond - Davis - Tadic Long Hjobjerg and Romeu the new Wanyama/Schneiderlin. On another thought, what about Clasie this season? Clearly a Koeman buy and with Davis, JWP and Reed who play pretty similair to him, do you see a future for him at the club? I think 4 2 3 1 would suit more players than this current formation does. As for Clasie someone said he hoped Everton came in for him and I can't argue with that. I am so wanting him to do well but although he reads it well and can pass locally so can Reed and JWP who can take a set piece yet am struggling to see what he offers to start him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 (edited) I think we played several formations last season one of Koeman's strength was that he was happy to change the game plan to get a result. I'd agree with that. Hope Pool isn't too wedded to one formation. Koeman's strength was not just using same same when things weren't working. I remember going to 3 5 2, for example. Could also switch mid game. Like many others, I think we need a target man to give us another option. Just seen Monolo Gabiadini suggested from Napoli , but no idea really. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Edited 8 August, 2016 by Shroppie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 August, 2016 Share Posted 7 August, 2016 I think 4 2 3 1 would suit more players than this current formation does. As for Clasie someone said he hoped Everton came in for him and I can't argue with that. I am so wanting him to do well but although he reads it well and can pass locally so can Reed and JWP who can take a set piece yet am struggling to see what he offers to start him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I hope we are not going to be this seasons (LvG's) man united. all about holding the ball and blunt up top for playing players out of their natural position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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